Dreamtime at the G’ is almost here, this is how the numbers stack up ahead of the big game between Essendon and Richmond.
Head to Head
Played: 195
Essendon : 104
Richmond: 87
Draws: 4
Last Five
R20, 2014, Richmond 14.11 (95) d Essendon 11.11 (77) at the MCG
R11, 2014, Essendon 15.14 (104) d Richmond 7.12 (54) at the MCG
R23, 2013, Richmond 15.14 (104) d Essendon 9.11 (65) at the MCG
R9, 2013, Essendon 13.13 (91) d Richmond 9.8 (62) at the MCG
R22, 2012, Richmond 13.24 (102) d Essendon 8.9 (57) at the MCG
Key players
- Brett Deledio had 28 disposals, kicked a goal and laid five tackles last week.
- Joe Daniher is coming off a career best six-goal performance against Brisbane.
- Ben Howlett kicked five goals and had 25 possessions in the Dreamtime at the G’ clash last season.
Take note
- The Bombers are ranked 18th for centre clearances this season.
- The umpires have paid 177 free kicks against Essendon this season, only St Kilda has infringed more often.
- Dustin Fletcher has played against Richmond 26 times for 19 victories.
